The Black Cats and the Cherries clashed in the second half after Lewis Cook was fouled by Fabio Borini

Tempers flared from both sets of players after the challenge in the 76th minute, before Borini and Bournemouth midfielder Harry Arter were booked by Stuart Attwell.

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A statement from the Football Association said: “It is alleged that in or around the 76th minute of the fixture, the clubs failed to ensure that their players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.”

DEBUT DELIGHT

Liv-ing well

Josh King celebrates the goal that ended Sunderland’s ten-year stay in the top flight

David Moyes’ side lost 1-0 as they succumbed to an 88th-minute winner from Josh King that gifted Eddie Howe’s men the three points that lifted them up into the top of half of the Premier League table into tenth spot.

In contrast, the result condemned the North East club to relegation to the Sky Bet Championship with four games left to play in the top flight.

Moyes is set to quit as boss following their disastrous campaign as they sit rock bottom in 20th spot.